A quick post I felt I needed to share with my parents out there who have kids at home for the summer and need some fun and educational activities for. I recently subscribed for two different types of Kiwi Crates. Kiwi Crates is a company that offers a themed monthly subscription box for various age groups. I purchased two different… Read more →
If there is one thing predictable about life is it’s unpredictability. It has been a while since I last posted. Maybe a little over a week now. It’s been crazy at the Carter House. This is my daughters last week of school so naturally this means chaos. Mass hysteria about which dress to wear, how to do her hair, and… Read more →
* This post is personal and unrelated to tea. Please stop here if not interested. I am THRILLED today. I was OBSESSING and I mean super duper unhealthy obsessing over the last few pounds I needed lose to get to my arbitrary goal. Through the love and care of my friends and family (you know who you are) I was… Read more →
Calorie Friendly Tea Cocktail Imagine a delicious tea cocktail. Now imagine a delicious tea cocktail low in calories. I have finally succeeded in finding a great delicious combination of liquor and tea concentrate that won’t have you dashing for the treatmill. Recipe: The 1960 Veev Tea Cocktail – ½ oz 1960 Black Tea Lemon Juice and Cane Sugar Tea Concentrate… Read more →
A Storms A Comin’ It’s true I’m a bit of an odd ball. Unless it poses a very real danger to people and property I look forward to thunderstorms. ETA 11:00am CST until the storm arrives and I haven’t an idea what to drink. Normally when the excitement starts I make a cup of tea and park myself in front… Read more →
Let me start by saying this trip was a special one for me. It was my first adventure on my own that wasn’t exactly what you would call a traditional business trip, in this case I’m the only boss I report to. I had a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and reunite with old friends. Being able to visit… Read more →
Rough start today. Son woke up kind of early and I was so tired from all the craziness from yesterday that I truly wanted to just stay in bed. Of course this is never an option for the mom on the go. So I get up against my own good judgement and soldier on. It helps that on the ride… Read more →
I’ll make this one quick. I plan on tomorrow’s post to be the final of the daily series. I will still continue the challenge for an entire month and will post once a week until the month is up. I would have continued daily but I’ll be honest it is a bit much for me plus I don’t think there… Read more →
“One of the most predictable thing about life is just how unpredictable it really is.” I am sure this quote originated somewhere more amazing then where I first heard it which was in the Disney movie Ratatouille. I said last week that this week was going to be business as usual and it has proven to be far from that.… Read more →
Wow! What a day. Yesterday I had a scheduling conflict and didn’t make it to the gym. Don’t worry I still had my can of Unsweetened Matcha Love from Ito En, did some planks, squats, and walked around my neighborhood. I am not going to make any judgements about I felt yesterday only because the challenge was for me to… Read more →
Today I stocked my refrigerator with a few of my favorite ready to drink teas, many from Ito En. That very picture inspired the idea that I’d love to see your tea stash. Of course this just my RTD’s I’d never be able to photograph all my actual tea leaves. As a result, I thought I’d feature this picture today.… Read more →
Day 2: Unexpected * I’ll make this quick and will start by saying I’m not a doctor and my results are my own. I exercise 5 days a week and follow a strict diet high in protein, low in calories, low in sugar, and moderate on carbs. I normally drank the Ito En Sencha Shot before my workout I am now trying… Read more →